Why Your Backyard Needs an In-Ground Trampoline This Summer

When summer finally arrives, what kid wouldn't want to spend their school-free days hopping around on a trampoline? But if you've ever been reluctant to install one in your backyard due to safety concerns, you might want to consider an in-ground trampoline.

These sunken alternatives have been around for ages, but they've seen a recent resurgence in popularity thanks to Pinterest. Apart from the safety factor, some folks think they're also much nicer to look at in their yards versus traditional trampolines.

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They're actually pretty easy and inexpensive to install on your own, too, if you're jonesing for a DIY project. Just dig a hole based on the size of the trampoline you currently own, and in a few short steps (just follow this quick and easy tutorial from All Things Thrifty), you'll have one all set up for under $300.

"When putting a trampoline in the ground, you need to leave enough room for the air to escape. We wanted our tramp to be four inches off the ground to create a channel for the air to flow," Brooke Ulrich, the blogger behind All Things Thrifty, wrote. "We wanted our trampoline to have as much bounce as possible, so we left it four inches above ground level. If you do not do this, your trampoline will lose bounce because the air will have no where to escape."